Wednesday, August 9th, 2023
PTI to observe ‘Thanksgiving Day’ as PDM govt all set to bow out
ISLAMABAD, AUG 9: With the National Assembly all set to be dissolved tonight, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced observing August 10 (Thursday) as “Thanksgiving and Salvation Day”.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the PTI core committee decided to commemorate the day, as the 16-month tenure of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government will end tonight.Earlier today, addressing the farewell session of the lower house of parliament, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that he would write to President Dr Arif Alvi tonight to dissolve the National Assembly, three days before theRead More
India knock Pakistan out of Asian Hockey Champions Trophy
Pakistan hockey team is out of the Asian Champions Trophy after losing 4-0 against arch-rivals India in Chennai, India, on Wednesday. This was the first time Pakistan failed to finish in the top four since the introduction of the Asian Champions Trophy. Pakistan, Japan and Korea all had the same number of points but the latter teams made their way to the semi-finals due to better goal difference.
Afghan Taliban allege ‘dozens of Pakistanis’ involved in recent attacks
Kabul, AUG 9: Taliban authorities alleged on Wednesday that dozens of Islamic State group militants from Pakistan have been killed or captured in Afghanistan in the past year. The neighbouring country’s response comes just a few days after Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir highlighted the “involvement of Afghan nationals” in terrorist incidents within Pakistan, noting its adverse impact on regional peace and stability. Prior to the COAS’s comments, the Foreign Office had also issued a statement confirming the role of Afghan terrorists in the recent attack on ZhobRead More
Amendment in PEMRA Bill to ensure freedom of expression: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD, AUG 09 (DNA) — Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says input of all stakeholders has been taken to bring amendments in the PEMRA Amendment Bill. Talking to media outside the Parliament in Islamabad Wednesday, she said bringing amendment in the PEMRA Bill will not only ensure the devolution of power, but it will also ensure the freedom of expression. Highlighting the features of PEMRA Amendment Bill 2023, the Minister said it will make sure the financial security of media workers as government will not give businesses toRead More
17 students complete internship program with Islamabad Capital Police
17 students complete internship program with Islamabad Capital Police ISLAMABAD, AUG 09 (DNA) — A total of 17 students from Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Science and Technology (SZABIST) and Capital University of science and technology (CUST) completed their internship with the Islamabad Capital Police, a police public relations officer said. He said that, following the directions of Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO), the Islamabad capital police are acquainting citizens and students about traffic rules through various programmes. Under such a programme, a batch of SZABIST and CUSTRead More
CCP fully functional after assumption of charge by chairman, two members
ISLAMABAD, 09 AUG: The Government of Pakistan appointed four Members of the Competition Commission of Pakistan, namely Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, Salman Amin, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, and Captain (retired) Saeed Ahmad Nawaz on 17 July 2023. Dr. Kabir Ahmed Sidhu was subsequently nominated as the Chairman of CCP. Dr. Sidhu has taken charge following the issuance of a notification by the federal government on 8 August 2023. Two newly appointed Members Mr. Salman Amin and Mr. Abdul Rashid Sheikh have also joined the Commission. The appointment of Chairman and MembersRead More